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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has challenged title rivals, Liverpool, to respond after they went top of the Premier League for the first time in two months.

A 2-0 win at Everton, thanks to goals in added time at the end of each half from Aymeric Laporte and substitute Gabriel Jesus, lifted them above their title rivals on goal difference, having played one match more.

The win at Goodison Park puts the pressure back on Jurgen Klopp’s side – who a month ago had a chance to go 10 points clear with a win at the Etihad Stadium – who play Bournemouth on Saturday, 24 hours before City host Chelsea.

“It’s a question for them. We are leaders. Twelve games to play, a lot of points,” said Guardiola when asked what his side going top of the table meant.